Caramelized Pear Hazelnut Crumble Tart

The sweet caramelized pears and crunchy hazelnut crumble in this Caramelized Pear Hazelnut Crumble Tart make for a delicious dessert. This tart is perfect for any event and will wow your guests with its delicious flavors and rustic look.

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup hazelnuts, chopped
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

In a skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat

Add sliced pears, brown sugar, and vanilla extract

Cook, stirring occasionally, until pears are caramelized and tender, about 8-10 minutes

Remove from heat and set aside

In a food processor, pulse hazelnuts until finely chopped

Add flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt

Pulse until combined

Add chilled butter cubes and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs

Press 2/3 of the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a tart pan

Arrange caramelized pear slices over the crust

Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the pears

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly

Allow the tart to cool slightly before serving

Serve warm or at room temperature